The '''Pack Trainer''' conducts, or facilitates, the training of leaders and parents in the pack. Pack Trainer is a registered pack position and is a voting member of the [[pack Committee]].

The '''Pack Trainer''' conducts, or facilitates, the training of leaders and parents in the pack. Pack Trainer is a registered pack position and is a voting member of the [[pack Committee]].

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Under the direction of the [[Pack Committee Chairperson]], the pack trainer helps leaders and parents understand purposes, policies, and procedures of the [[Cub Scouting]] program. The pack trainer orients parents and leaders and guides pack leaders in carrying out their specific position responsibilities. The pack trainer promotes training to help leaders learn to plan and conduct pack and den meetings and activities. Regardless of the size of the pack committee, every pack should have one of its committee members registered as a pack trainer.

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Under the direction of the [[Pack Committee Chairperson]], the pack trainer helps leaders and parents understand purposes, policies, and procedures of the [[Cub Scout Leader Portal|Cub Scouting]] program. The pack trainer orients parents and leaders and guides pack leaders in carrying out their specific position responsibilities. The pack trainer promotes training to help leaders learn to plan and conduct pack and den meetings and activities. Regardless of the size of the pack committee, every pack should have one of its committee members registered as a pack trainer.

The goal of the pack trainer is to have 100 percent of the pack leaders trained in their position responsibilities. New leaders and adult family members should receive orientation within one week of joining the pack, and leaders should receive position-specific training within 30 days.

The goal of the pack trainer is to have 100 percent of the pack leaders trained in their position responsibilities. New leaders and adult family members should receive orientation within one week of joining the pack, and leaders should receive position-specific training within 30 days.

*Conducting other training as designated by the district and/or council.

*Conducting other training as designated by the district and/or council.

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== Qualifications ==

== Qualifications ==

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*Is at least 21 years old, subscribes to the [[Declaration of Religious Principle]], and agrees to abide by the [[Scout Oath]] or Promise and the [[Scout Law]]. Possesses the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary to afford positive leadership to youth. Is registered with the BSA as a pack trainer.

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{{Adult Leader Qualification}}

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*It is recommended that the pack trainer have at least one year of experience in a leadership position in Cub Scouting, preferably as a Cub Scout or Webelos den leader. Pack trainers should be trained at a district or council [[Trainer Development Conference]]. The Pack Trainer is a member of the [[Pack Committee]]. For new packs and those lacking experienced leaders, an experienced leader from the district training team or another pack may be appointed as pack trainer until the new leaders gain experience.

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It is recommended that the pack trainer have at least one year of experience in a leadership position in [[Cub Scout Leader Portal|Cub Scouting]], preferably as a Cub Scout or Webelos den leader. Pack trainers should be trained at a district or council [[Trainer's EDGE|Trainer's EDGE]] (Formerly Trainer Development Conference). The Pack Trainer is a member of the [[Pack Committee]]. For new packs and those lacking experienced leaders, an experienced leader from the district training team or another pack may be appointed as pack trainer until the new leaders gain experience.

Revision as of 10:33, October 19, 2012

The Pack Trainer conducts, or facilitates, the training of leaders and parents in the pack. Pack Trainer is a registered pack position and is a voting member of the pack Committee.
Under the direction of the Pack Committee Chairperson, the pack trainer helps leaders and parents understand purposes, policies, and procedures of the Cub Scouting program. The pack trainer orients parents and leaders and guides pack leaders in carrying out their specific position responsibilities. The pack trainer promotes training to help leaders learn to plan and conduct pack and den meetings and activities. Regardless of the size of the pack committee, every pack should have one of its committee members registered as a pack trainer.

The goal of the pack trainer is to have 100 percent of the pack leaders trained in their position responsibilities. New leaders and adult family members should receive orientation within one week of joining the pack, and leaders should receive position-specific training within 30 days.

Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their position. New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before they submit an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.

It is recommended that the pack trainer have at least one year of experience in a leadership position in Cub Scouting, preferably as a Cub Scout or Webelos den leader. Pack trainers should be trained at a district or council Trainer's EDGE (Formerly Trainer Development Conference). The Pack Trainer is a member of the Pack Committee. For new packs and those lacking experienced leaders, an experienced leader from the district training team or another pack may be appointed as pack trainer until the new leaders gain experience.